Enhancing Treatment Engagement of Individuals with Behavioral Health Disorders
Each year, 1 in 4 Americans meet the diagnostic criteria for either a substance use disorder or mental health diagnosis. In 2019, over 40.2 million people sought treatment for a behavioral health disorder and it is estimated that 4.2 million people received treatment for any substance use disorder in the past year. However, an additional 18.1 million individuals met the criteria for a substance use disorder, yet did not seek out treatment (SAMHSA, 2019).
When it comes to substance use and other behavioral health treatments, the dictum, “Build it and they will come” is simply not accurate. In other words, the vast majority of individuals with substance use and other behavioral health conditions are not engaged in treatment. For the vast majority of treatment programs, services and approaches are configured to address problems in individuals who are assumed to be ready to make changes in their lives. Strategies for successful engagement of clients, especially those who experience barriers to engagement, are desperately needed. While there are significant systemic barriers to engagement including the proximity and accessibility of services and high costs of care, treatment providers also influence the extent to which clients engage in treatment (Kazdin, 2017).
The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with information about the challenges of engagement, as well as specific strategies that they can use to promote engagement for individuals with substance use and other behavioral health conditions.
Each year, 1 in 4 Americans meet the diagnostic criteria for either a substance use disorder or mental health diagnosis. In 2019, over 40.2 million people sought treatment for a behavioral health disorder and it is estimated that 4.2 million people received treatment for any substance use disorder in the past year. However, an additional 18.1 million individuals met the criteria for a substance use disorder, yet did not seek out treatment (SAMHSA, 2019).
When it comes to substance use and other behavioral health treatments, the dictum, “Build it and they will come” is simply not accurate. In other words, the vast majority of individuals with substance use and other behavioral health conditions are not engaged in treatment. For the vast majority of treatment programs, services and approaches are configured to address problems in individuals who are assumed to be ready to make changes in their lives. Strategies for successful engagement of clients, especially those who experience barriers to engagement, are desperately needed. While there are significant systemic barriers to engagement including the proximity and accessibility of services and high costs of care, treatment providers also influence the extent to which clients engage in treatment (Kazdin, 2017).
The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with information about the challenges of engagement, as well as specific strategies that they can use to promote engagement for individuals with substance use and other behavioral health conditions.
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
American Psychological Association
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As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer co-sponsored psychology continuing education by the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Association of Social Work Boards
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.75 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based Online.
Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
Relias Learning is an approved provider of Continuing Education. Provider number: CP40 910 H 0318 for 1.75 CEHs.
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider number 1S-06-729-0220 for 1.75 CEH's
Connecticut Certification Board
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Board Of Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Psychologists will receive 1.75 hours.
Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
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Illinois Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
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Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
Education hours MCBAP-R
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Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers/Marriage & Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Missouri Credentialing Board
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
This course has been approved by Relias LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1.75 CE. NAADAC Provider #86124, Relias, LLC is responsible for all
aspects of their programming.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Relias, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6110. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relias , LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
Relias, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0009.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules.
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias Learning are considered “self-study” under section 74.10(c)(2)(ii)(b)(4) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
Social workers will receive 1.75 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. #MFT-0009
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0011
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias, LLC are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board of Psychology
Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401 (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours
Ohio Professional Counselor Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RCX100502 (CEBroker Provider: 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Ohio Social Worker Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Provider #RSX091903 (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Oklahoma Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
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South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
West Virginia Board of Social Work
West Virginia Board of Social Work (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Recall common barriers to engagement among individuals with substance use and other behavioral health disorders.
Identify counseling strategies that can improve treatment engagement among individuals with substance use and other behavioral health disorders.
Recognize unique issues and barriers related to engaging specific populations in treatment for behavioral health disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Barriers to Engagement
Meet Hope
Client Engagement
The Therapeutic Relationship
Barriers that Clients Encounter
Wait Times
Provider Characteristics and Engagement
Communication as a Barrier to Engagement
Assumptions About Recovery
Review
Summary
Section 3: Counseling Strategies to Increase Engagement
Pre-treatment Change
Clarifying Expectations
Client-Centered Counseling
Shared Decision Making
Stages of Change
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Meet Jude
Art Therapies
Narrative Therapy
Review
Summary
Section 4: Additional Strategies to Increase Engagement
Integrated Medical and Behavioral Health
Crisis Response and Intervention
Comprehensive Case Management
Peer Recovery Supports
Physical Space
Review
Summary
Section 5: Becoming Culturally Responsive
Cultural Considerations
Cross-Racial
Older Adults
Children and Families
Birthing Individuals
Individuals With Psychosis
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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